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This children’s song, It Never Rains It Pours is a playful yet comforting reflection on facing life’s challenges and the ups and downs of the world. It begins with the familiar rhyme of “London Bridge” but takes a more whimsical and imaginative turn, incorporating themes of safety, resilience, and the importance of staying hopeful. The lyrics highlight how difficult situations, symbolized by the “fallen London Bridge,” are temporary, and emphasize the importance of finding comfort and warmth at home.
The song reassures “little Holly” to not feel sad, reminding her that with a little preparation (like taking an umbrella—”brolly”), even the rain can be weathered. The phrase “it never rains, it pours” suggests that while life may seem overwhelming at times, it can also bring rainbows of hope and joy afterward, much like laughter following sorrow.
The song also paints a picture of the world going round with moments of hardship, but ultimately offers a message of optimism — rainbows appear after rain, and there’s always room for growth and discovery. It encourages children to look for life’s wonders, grow up strong and true, and understand that they are the hope for the future. Through its repetitive refrain and light-hearted tone, the song teaches resilience, hope, and the importance of staying positive during tough times.
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It Never Rains It Pours lyrics
London Bridge has fallen down
Fallen down, fallen down
London Bridge has fallen down
And there’s panic on the underground
But you stay at home
Where it’s safe and warm
But you stay at home
Where it’s safe and warm
Don’t look so sad
Don’t look so sad my little Holly
It can’t be all that bad
If you go out just take your brolly
For outside of that door
It never rains it pours
It never rains it pours
It never rains it pours
Matchstick men are marching there
Marching there, marching there
Matchstick men are marching there
And lost people out there everywhere
But you can be found
Here inside my heart
Yes you can be found
Here inside my heart
Don’t look so sad
Don’t look so sad my little Holly
It can’t be all that bad
If you go out just take your brolly
For outside of that door
It never rains it pours
It never rains it pours
It never rains it pours
Rainbows shine right after rain
After rain, after rain
Rainbows shine right after rain
It’s like laughter heard after pain
And the world goes round
And it can’t be stopped
And the world goes round
And it can’t be stopped
Don’t look so sad
Don’t look so sad my little Holly
It can’t be all that bad
If you go out just take your brolly
For outside of that door
It never rains it pours
It never rains it pours
Little girls and little boys
Learn ’bout all life’s wond’rous joys
If you look they’ll come to you
And you’ll grow up straight and true
You’re our light and hope
Our future rests with you
You’re our light and hope
Our future rests with you
Don’t look so sad
Don’t look so sad my little Holly
It can’t be all that bad
If you go out just take your brolly
For outside of that door
It never rains it pours
It never rains it pours
It never rains it pours
Paul Robert Thomas
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